Falls Are The Leading Cause Of Traumatic Death In Older Adults.

It can take only one bad fall to severely incapacitate or even kill an individual; more so if they are age 50 and over.

There is good news however! There are many simple tips and tricks that can be implemented in order to reduce the risk of deadly falls for yourself or your loved one.

Each tab below contains information on the four general elements of successfull fall prevention. They are

  1. Knowing Medical Conditions
  2. Understanding Medications
  3. Maintaining Strength and Balance
  4. Safe-Proofing the Home Environment

https://www.stauntonrescue.org/fallprevention.html

 

 

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